Dimension of Nazca GGF

We are thankful to all those who have visited/visiting our web article http://www.oocities.org/tlscbose/NazcaGGF.htm . In this article, we are discussing about the ancient linear measuring scale selected to draw this Nazca GGF marking and its possible dimension.

At first, we would like to congratulate all the scholars and honor their research and study, and we begin our study referring Shree. Gilbert de Jong’s and Shree. John D. Miller’s observation and the dimension of this particular Nasca GGF marking.

Shree. Gilbert de Jong - A Nascan Zodiac was himself in Nasca and measured the GGF by GPS. He obtained a length of the square side of about 54.7 Meter. In the formation, he recognized a Zodiac.

Shree. John D. Miller - 177 Feet - analyzes different buildings worldwide. So, he found in ancient buildings and old cathedrals often the value of 177 feet (53.9496 feet). His theories are based on several holy numbers and units, so he believes that there is a deeper importance within.

We live in different parts of the world, and none of us can study the entire culture, history and become a master of all with in our prefixed period of life. Even then, we are trying our level best to unfold the unknown mysteries. The basic reason behind is, “The country which forget her history and culture, will ultimately forget her self”. All our research and study are the collective contributions for the references to our future generation with a common goal, which is not to forget the history and culture of our all countries. We have also to remember that, “We are not only responsible for what we are doing and also for the undone”.

Let us study the lowest Measurement. The smallest ancient linear measurement, which is known as “Paramanu”. According to Brhatsamhita 57.1, when the sun’s rays pass through a close net work ( jala, lattice ), the breath of a single beam of light, which is extremely minute ( anutara ) is identified as a “paramanu” ( atom ). This, of course, is not discernible by human eye, although it is conceded that adepts ( yogins ) can develop the power to perceive it.

Let us study the ancient system of measurement in Mayamata- Chapter-6 translated by Bruno Dagens.

5.3-6a Eight atoms are equal to a speck of dust, in multiplying each eight time by eight, we go from a speck of dust to the tip of a hair, then to a nit, to a louse and finally to a grain of barley. Eight barley grains make a digit ( angula ), which is called matra. Twelve digits make a span ( vitrasi ) twice, which is a cubit ( hasta ), called by the learned, as well “kisku”…. We have tabulated above for the convenient and comparison purposes and shown below. ( NB: Digit, angula and finger are the same ).

From the above chart the measurement of an “Atom” ( Paramanu ) will be 1/262144 or 0.000003814 angula, which is equal to 0.000002861 inches ( one angula = 0.75 inches) or 0.000072669 mm, referring to a “Purusa” of six feet height.

In the above chart we could able to observe the number eight plays a big role. What is the significance of number eight? Why it was used as a multiplying factor?

We could able to find the reference in the book “The Secret Teaching of the Vedas” The eastern Answers to the Mystery of Life – Stephen Knapp. Chapter 7: Heaven, Hell, and the basic structure of the Universe, page 141-142.

“To begin with, it is explained that the material cosmic creation is like a cloud within a corner of the unlimited spiritual sky. Within this cloud there are unlimited universe. Each universe is enclosed by a shell of the material elements, making the interior completely dark except for the light of the sun. The Srimad-Bhagavatam ( 3.11.41 ) explains: “The layers of elements covering the universe are each ten times thicker than the one before, and all the universe clustered together appear like atoms in a huge combination.”

This indicates that if we were to travel to the dark outskirts of the universe, we would run into a shell of Earth that encircles the universe. The thickness of the shell would be ten times thicker than the universe is wide. After that would be a layer of Water ten times thicker than the layer of earth. Then there are layers of fire, air, ether, mind, intelligence and false ego. Of course, the form of the elements in these layers is more subtle than what we normally find on this planet. The interior of the universe is very small in comparison to the layers of elements, which encircle it. Obviously, therefore, no one can ever get out of this universe by means of any mechanical or material perfection.”

“The earth planet, situated in the middle planetary system, it is called Bharatavarsa or Jambudvipa. The Srimad-Bhagavatam ( 5.20.3-42 ) describes six other major islands above Jambudvipa. These are Plaksadvipa and then Salmalidvipa. Above that is Kusadvipa or the moon planet. Beyond Kusadvipa is Krauncadvipa which has width of 12,80,000 miles, The island of Sakadvipa, the planet of the pious, is next whose inhabitants practice pranayama and mystic yoga, and in trance worship the supreme Lord in the form of Vayu.

The next planet is Puskaradvipa or Brahmaloka, which is 51,200,000 miles in diameter and is surrounded by an ocean of very tasty water. On this planet is a great lotus flower with 100,000,000 pure golden petals, as effulgent as the flames fire. The lotus is considered the sitting place of Lord Brahma, who is the most powerful living being in the universe and who is therefore sometimes called Bhagavan. The inhabitants of this planet worship the supreme as represented by Lord Brahma. In the middle of that island is a great mountain named Manasottara, which forms the boundary between the inner side and outer side of the island. Its breaths and height are 80,000 miles.”

In the above, Earth, Water, fire, air, ether, mind, intelligence and false ego are totally eight, and looks some thing connected to spirituality, a minor slip in our study shall push us deep into the ocean of Metaphysics.

What is the relation between 10, and 8 in ancient system measurements, doubling the area of square, and the universe? Let us assume the 10 multiplied by 10 in 8 times, 10x10x10x10x10x10x10x10 =100,000,000 pure golden petals, as effulgent as the flames fire. For more details please refer our web article http://www.oocities.org/tlscbose/concentriccircles290603.htm .

We have observed the below details of ancient cubit in the article “Maltese cross” by Maurice Chatelain, published in “Ancient Skies” Volume 16, Number 1, March-April, 1989.

“The Maltese cross presents a very curious characteristic. When the eight outer points are set on a circle, the eight radii divide it in sections of 3/28 and 4/28 of the circle. That could have been just a whim of the creator of this geometrical figure but a closer look reveals some hidden meaning. In ancient circle has been divided into 5, 6, and 7, parts, in 8, 12 and 360 sectors. The Arabs seem to have used 11 and 44 parts, but as far as we know no one in classical antiquity divided the circle into 28 parts.

However, if we cross the Atlantic and go to the Mayas, Incas, or even the Wyoming Indians, we find this division. The medicine wheel of Wyoming was divided into 28 parts, and the temple of Tiahuanaco in Bolivia was divided into 28 sectors by 29 columns. Also, the cubit of Cuenca, in Ecuador, has 7 hands of fingers each or a total of 28 fingers; because the gods of time had only 4 fingers on each hand as many sculptures and drawings show it. Twice twenty-eight are 56 Aubrey holes. In the classical antique world only royal cubit of the Egyptians was divisible into 7 hands of 4 fingers each, and that brings us to the possible conclusion that the Egyptians, as well as the creators of Stonehenge and the Maltese cross, had a connection or a common origin with the civilizations Cuenca, Tiahuanaco and Wyoming”.

We have made a note of the measurement of 28 fingers said by Mr. Maurice Chatelain. The measurement of four fingers has to be specified as one hand breath (Geometry of Ancient India- Swami Satya Prakash Sarasvati, pictures in page 44), in which the thumb finger has to be excluded. There fore the seven hand breaths will be 28 fingers. Is the number seven, a sacred number?

" The Great water (the Deep or Chaos) is said to be Seven Cubits deep"-" Therein, in the great mother, all the Gods, and the seven great ones are born." (See chapter c viii. a, Book of the Dead and Egyptian Pantheon).

We find in book of Ezekiel the description of linear measuring scale in the very beginning of the chapter in "Ezekiel’s vision of Temple.

40.3 – 40.5: "When he brought me there, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like bronze, with a line of flax and a measuring reed in his hand; and he was standing at the gate way."

"And the man said to me, son of man, look with your eyes, and hear with your ears, and set your mind upon all that I shall show you, for you were brought here in order that I might show it to you; declare all that you see o the house of Israel."

"And behold, there was a wall all around the outside of the temple area, the length of the measuring reed was six long cubits, each being a cubit and a hand breadth in length; so he measured the thickness of the wall, one reed; and the height, one reed." The Ezekiel’s long cubits, is of seven hand breadth, and the reed is of seven cubits. Please refer http://www.world-mysteries.com/awr_8.htm#Ezekiel for more details.

We also find in the ancient text of unknown period “ The Lord Indra’s vehicle ( Vahana ), “Iravatha” the white elephant said to be seven Cubit in height- "Seventhi Puranam" verse. 314. An ancient measuring scale called “Thalai Kol” was seven spans (Span means vitrasi-twelve fingers ).

A linear measuring scale, with out any name with six vertical lines was noticed by Thamizharasan and T.L.Subash Chandira Bose, at the north west corner and on the base of the Shree.Vijayalyasoleeswarar temple, Narathamalai, Puddukottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

The total length of the scale is 31.5 inches ( 42 fingers ), the scale is divided into two 15.75 inches ( AC=CF =21 fingers ). The distance A-B is 5.25 inches ( seven fingers ) and E-F is 3.00 inches ( four fingers ). Interestingly the distance D-F is 12.60 inches, which is the `one tenth of 126 inches ( seven cubits ). Even though there is no specific name for the above scale, it speaks a lot about the ancient measurements.

The ancient practice of marking the cardinal and ordinal directions (Orientation)

The verses 1.1-2, begins with “Having bowed his head before the omniscient God, Lord of Universe and having listened exclusively to Him, Maya, wise and learned architect ( kartr ), proclaims this systematic treatise which is the basis of success for every kind of dwelling ( vastu ) intended for gods and men and contains the characteristic of dwelling for all”.

First of all a piece of ground in the middle of the chosen site should be leveled by the water method. This must be square with the measurement of one square pole (four cubits x four cubits) in the center of which the gnomon should be set.

When the gnomon has been made it is set up in the chosen place at sunrise, then a circle is drawn of which the gnomon is the center and which the diameter is double the length of the gnomon.

The gnomon ( Sanku ): the largest kind is one cubit long; its diameter at is one digit at the top and five at the bottom. it is perfectly circular and without irregularities, one of medium size ( has a length of ) eighteen digits and a small one a length of twelve or nine digits, their diameter at the top and bottom being (in all case) proportionate to their length.

Descriptions	Case-1	Case-2	Case-3	Case-4	Case-5
Height of gnomon	18	21	31.5	63	126
Diameter of the Circle	38	42	63	126	256
Sides of the square	72	84	126	252	504

Let us tabulate the above and apply ten times, the ancient method of doubling the area as shown below.

			1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
18	25.45	36	50.91	72	101.82	144	203.64	288	407.29	576	814.58	1152
21	29.69	42	59.39	84	118.79	168	237.58	336	457.17	672	950.35	1344
31.5	44.54	63	89.09	126	178.19	252	356.38	504	712.76	1008	1425.52	2016
63	89.09	126	178.19	252	356.38	504	712.76	1008	1425.52	2016	2851.05	4032
126	178.19	252	356.38	504	712.76	1008	1425.52	2016	2851.05	4032	5702.10	8064

The Dorset Stone Circle is 84 feet (1008 inches ) in diameter with seven rings of six-foot widths, beyond which is a ring of 24 trees. The Dorset Starhenge rests in
geometric triangulation with the sacred sites of Glastonbury, Avebury and Stonehenge. Thanks to http://Starhenge.htm.

The average measurements of sides are 96 feet ( 1152 inches) of a Swastika shaped well constructed by a Mutharaiyar Chief, during 801 A.D. at Thiruvallarai, Tiruchirapalli Dt., in Tamil Nadu, India.

In Ezekiel’s vision of temple, the measurement of a long cubit is seven-hand breadth ( 21 inches ). The size of the womb chamber including the wall thickness is 32 long cubits ( 672 inches ).

The above three dimensions of Dorset Stone Circle, Swastika shaped well and Ezekiel’s vision of temple, are exactly inline with our study based on “the selection of measurements, Sacred number seven, the ancient practice of marking the cardinal and ordinal directions (Orientation) and doubling the area”.

Hence we can come to conclusion that the dimension of sides of the outer square of Nazca GGF is possibly 1344 inches or 2016 inches, which is 112 feet ( 34.1376 meters ) or 168 feet ( 51.2084 meters ) respectively.

However, let us keep the option open for the exact dimension of Nazca GGF as measured in near future.

Atom (Paramanu)	Spec of Dust	Tip of Hair	Nit	Louse	Barely	Angula
8	1
64	8	1
512	64	8	1
4096	512	64	8	1
32768	4096	512	64	8	1
262144	32768	4096	512	64	8	1

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